Maison
Franco
Maison Franco fine art materials and supplies for artists
in Nice
OUR STORY
Founded in January 1900 by Séraphin Franco, La Maison Franco has remained a family business for over a century.
A wooden gold-leaf gilder by trade, he sought to complement his framing business by selling supplies for painters. Joined by his wife, he earned the trust of his customers. Renowning artists, including Renoir, Soutine, Picasso, Matisse and Chagall, walked through his door and were greeted with a warm welcome and thoughtful advice.
To preserve the character of this shop, Séraphin Franco's children took over the business, working passionately and diligently to maintain and enhance its reputation. Their professionalism and expertise have been passed down from generation to generation, blending modern touches with cherished traditions. Come and visit us to discover the treasures within.
Suppliers of canvases, brushes, paints and pigments
We offer a wide range of supplies to give your creativity free rein.
A very wide range of brushes in different bristles and in all shapes
De la martre Kolinsky aux poils synthétiques les plus innovants, du Spalter au pinceau plume.
We offer a wide range of high-quality paints.
Acrylic, a material used by artists since the 1950s, is available pure, diluted or mixed with all kinds of gels and mediums. Extra-fine or fine oil paints come in a wide range of colours, allowing you to express yourself in thick layers or delicate glazes.
We also have watercolours, gouaches, pastels, markers and pencils.
We provide materials for all classic and modern painting techniques, available packaged in tubes, buckets, pots, sticks and more.
Our materials support the creation of all your works, whether on canvas, frame or paper.
We offer a wide selection of raw, glued and coated canvases to help you express your creativity in any medium.
Our canvases are available in a variety of materials, depending on the type of painting or design you wish to create. Choose from linen, polyester, cotton or jute. They are sold by the metre, by the roll or stretched on a frame. Formats include standard sizes, squares, double squares and triple squares, and you can also order a custom-made canvas. Request our standard formats or place a custom order to suit your needs.
Drawing paper allows you to express yourself through both drawing and painting. We offer various formats and multiple weights, available by the sheet, in pads or in rolls.
Any occasion is a good opportunity to discover our store in Nice and pay us a visit.
If you cannot come to us, we can arrange delivery of your items.
OUR VALUES
passion
EXPERTISE
authenticitY
professionalism
qualitY
Custom picture framing and frame gilding
in Nice
Maison Franco covers all your needs, whether you are a professional painter, an amateur, an art enthusiast or a student.
Surprise someone with a unique gift that inspires them to explore their artistic side for the first time.
Framing is one of our specialities. From the most classic to the most contemporary styles, we offer a collection of over 1,000 mouldings.
This tradition has been preserved since the original shop was founded in 1900.
In our workshop, we craft all types of frames for paintings, drawings, lithographs, watercolours, photographs and more, combining experience with professionalism.
In our stock, you are sure to find the right frames for you, from aluminium to American box frames and gold-leaf gilding. They can be embellished with engravings or gold leaf...
And there are many other customisation options to discover.
